1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1988 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1988 Subaru Leone is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Subaru Leone (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Cortina weights approximately 14 kg more than 1988 Subaru Leone.
Because 1972 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Subaru Leone (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Cortina | 1988 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Cortina | Leone |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |
